A massive fire tore through Sri Bantas Market in Desa Cepaka, Tabanan, this afternoon, gutting dozens of kiosks and sparking panic among traders and locals. The fire, which erupted around 12:30 PM WITA, spread rapidly, fueled by flammable materials in the market’s central stalls, and has left devastating losses in
An incident on Tuesday involving a 54-year-old Australian tourist in Bali has once again spotlighted Indonesia’s growing focus on social etiquette for foreign visitors. Local authorities in Badung escorted the man after his minimal attire and erratic behavior raised concerns in the Kuta area. Sporting visible facial and body tattoos
In a dramatic move, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has revived the long-debated plan to build an international airport in North Bali, pitching it as the launchpad for Bali’s transformation into the “new Hong Kong.” Announced on a recent visit to Denpasar, his ambitious vision aims to reroute the flow of
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